Experiences of Registered Nurses Providing Care to COVID-19 Patients at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital and Sekgoma Memorial Isolation Centre DOI Creative Commons

B Isaac,

Charlené Downing, Nompumelelo Ntshingila

и другие.

SAGE Open Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Introduction The negative effects of COVID-19 on registered nurses (RNs) across the globe are slowly being reported. However, documentation in developing countries like Botswana is limited despite perilous roles and responsibilities they played patient care during pandemic. Understanding experiences RNs working isolation areas offers a body knowledge that can improve current healthcare systems assist better preparing for future public health crises. Aim To explore describe who worked selected centres Botswana. Methods An exploratory, descriptive, phenomenological research design was used. were purposefully sampled, data collected using phenomenological, in-depth, individual interviews. Giorgi's method qualitative analysis used to analyse data. Results Nineteen aged 23–47 years interviewed. Three themes emerged with subthemes: participants expressed professional challenges providing treatment, made personal sacrifices felt isolated, shared positive (silver lining) era. Conclusion experienced both system but grew professionally demonstrated resilience. results pointed need be supported when pandemics primarily enhance their well-being.

Язык: Английский

Using emotional awareness to facilitate reflection in nursing practice DOI
Jessica Jackson

Nursing Standard, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2025

Reflection is considered an essential skill for nurses, but concerns have been raised that it may be ineffective in improving the delivery of care. This article discusses importance emotional awareness when reflecting on clinical practice to enable nurses identify in-depth, honest insights into their responses and actions during challenging situations. The author argues if reflection undertaken without necessary awareness, there a risk become superficial, task-oriented professional requirement, rather than meaningful activity supports personal development. also explains how can use emotions as trigger authentic reflection.

Язык: Английский

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Experiences of Registered Nurses Providing Care to COVID-19 Patients at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital and Sekgoma Memorial Isolation Centre DOI Creative Commons

B Isaac,

Charlené Downing, Nompumelelo Ntshingila

и другие.

SAGE Open Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Introduction The negative effects of COVID-19 on registered nurses (RNs) across the globe are slowly being reported. However, documentation in developing countries like Botswana is limited despite perilous roles and responsibilities they played patient care during pandemic. Understanding experiences RNs working isolation areas offers a body knowledge that can improve current healthcare systems assist better preparing for future public health crises. Aim To explore describe who worked selected centres Botswana. Methods An exploratory, descriptive, phenomenological research design was used. were purposefully sampled, data collected using phenomenological, in-depth, individual interviews. Giorgi's method qualitative analysis used to analyse data. Results Nineteen aged 23–47 years interviewed. Three themes emerged with subthemes: participants expressed professional challenges providing treatment, made personal sacrifices felt isolated, shared positive (silver lining) era. Conclusion experienced both system but grew professionally demonstrated resilience. results pointed need be supported when pandemics primarily enhance their well-being.

Язык: Английский

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0